Tulum Centro is the original town along the main avenue, with local markets, restaurants and the bus station, a short drive or bike ride from the beach.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want walkable, everyday Tulum.
- Full-time residents.
- Buyers looking for houses or mixed-use properties.
What you can buy
- Houses and small condo buildings.
- Mixed-use and commercial properties.
- Lots.
What to check before you buy
- Noise on the main avenue.
- Title and permits, especially on older properties.
- Parking and access.
- Building condition.
Buy here with a licensed buyer’s agent
Playa Realtors is a licensed boutique brokerage that represents buyers in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and across Quintana Roo since 2008. We never represent developers. Plan on closing costs of 7 to 10% of the purchase price, and ask us for a written estimate before you make an offer.
Keep exploring
Aldea ZamaBetween town and the beach road, with paved streets and many delivered condo buildings.Read the guideTulum Country ClubPrefer golf and a gate? It sits 20 minutes north of Tulum, next to Akumal.Read the guideTulum city guideParks, culture, restaurants and things to do, so you know what living in Tulum is like.Read the guideTrue ownership costs in MexicoProperty tax, HOA fees, utilities and upkeep, so you know the yearly number.Read the articleHow Canadians buy in the Riviera MayaThe order that works when you are buying from Canada.Read the guideHow Americans buy in the Riviera MayaThe order that works when you are buying from the United States.Read the guide
